Mandala is a Sanskrit word meaning "wheel" "circle" "completion". In practice, the word mandala has become a standard term for circular designs that portray states of universal order, any plan, chart or geometric pattern that represents the cosmos metaphysically or symbolically; a microcosm of the Universe from the human perspective.
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In many spiritual traditions mandalas are used for the focusing of attention, for establishing a sacred space and as an aid to mediation. Their symbolic nature can help one to access progressively deeper levels of the unconscious, ultimately assisting to experience a mystical sense of Oneness with the ultimate Unity from which the cosmos in all its manifold forms arises.
Mandalas have been known to all cultures throughout history. Individual designs vary greatly but they always have the following characteristics: a center, cardinal points that can be contained in a circle, and usually some form of symmetry. They can be very simple or extremely complex as in ancient Tibetan religious designs, Navajo sand paintings, and huge stained glass windows in medieval cathedrals.
The artwork by Jonathan Quintin includes original as well as traditional designs. Most of them contain the golden ratio and they are all created by applying the principles of sacred geometry. They portray the quality of relatedness between unique and individual differences. They demonstrate how diverse elements can be organized into a whole, while still preserving their individuality.
Everything in creation has an underlying geometric foundation that links it into the fractal structure of the universe. Mandalas can help us attune to the natural harmonics of creation. Through the contemplation of mandalas we can tap into a celestial technology of continuous, timeless, universal actions that are otherwise invisible and can only be known to us through geometry.
The geometric formations are mathematical formulae that describe states of universal order. The various shapes have the ability to generate the same proportional systems that govern the fundamental processes of creation. Each shape contains information about the universal dynamics that issue from Source and link all levels of creation.
The patterns are blueprints of the refined, regenerative technology that nature has evolved; and can be used to stimulate our own thought patterns. The patterns can serve as an orientation to the harmonies and robustness of nature. Many universal principles are portrayed, such as balance, coalescence, coherence, equilibrium, fractalization, harmony, integration, interconnectivity, optimalization, stability, sustainability, symbiosis, symmetry, synergy etc.
Meditating upon mandalas can bring about a shift in consciousness as our minds engage with the intricacies of universal law, aligning mind-body-spirit in resonance to the harmonic frequencies of the above and below.
There is truth and purity in natural things and our contact with them nourishes the soul and illumines the mind. The more we understand these laws the more we can apply the harmony that is apparent in nature as a more powerful force in our own lives.
Through mindful awareness we can integrate the essence of those realms into our mental and emotional patterns, giving the subconscious the opportunity to formulate concepts commensurate to healthy working systems. The more we understand universal law the more we can apply the harmony that is apparent in nature as a more powerful force in our own lives.
Geometry is a great synthesizer and utilizes both the left and right hemispheres of the brain. The linear, rational aspect of mathematical logic contained in geometry is processed through the left hemisphere of the brain; while the graphical shapes, patterns and beauty are processed through the right hemisphere – effecting whole brain consciousness, which promotes a healthy mind and expanded state of consciousness.
Pythagoras described geometry as “music made visible.” Geometry is a visual form of harmony, the harmony of parts with each other and with the whole. The world is composed of diverse and contrasting elements. It is harmony that restores unity to the contrasting parts and weaves them into a cosmos.
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